FRISCO MARKET NEWS
The Light Park opens Fri. Nov. 6 at Riders Field — nightly through Jan. 3• 24-hour GO Market by Lori's Gifts coming to Medical City Frisco this November• Frisco ISD approves 2026-27 calendar — school ends May 14, 2027, ahead of PGA Championship• Fields West passes 35 signed tenants, 70% pre-leased ahead of late-2027 openings• Veterans Day Ceremony Tue. Nov. 11, 11 a.m. at Frisco Commons Veterans Memorial• Development, schools, openings & events — refreshed every morning• The Light Park opens Fri. Nov. 6 at Riders Field — nightly through Jan. 3• 24-hour GO Market by Lori's Gifts coming to Medical City Frisco this November• Frisco ISD approves 2026-27 calendar — school ends May 14, 2027, ahead of PGA Championship• Fields West passes 35 signed tenants, 70% pre-leased ahead of late-2027 openings• Veterans Day Ceremony Tue. Nov. 11, 11 a.m. at Frisco Commons Veterans Memorial• Development, schools, openings & events — refreshed every morning•
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Aerial view of The Star and Ford Center in Frisco, Texas at sunset — the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters

Moving to Frisco, Texas? Start here.

Frisco went from a farming town of 6,000 to one of America's fastest-growing cities — about 247,000 people call it home today. Top-rated Frisco ISD schools, master-planned neighborhoods, the Dallas Cowboys' headquarters at The Star, the PGA of America, and no state income tax. This guide pulls together the neighborhoods, prices, schools, official resources, and local news a newcomer actually needs — in one place.

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~247,000
Residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2026) — up from ~6,000 in 1990
~$681K
Median single-family home price (NTREIS rolling median, 2026)
77 campuses
Frisco ISD schools, incl. 12 high schools, ~65,000 students
0%
Texas state income tax — a real raise for relocators
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The short answers

Why are so many people moving to Frisco?

Four reasons come up in almost every relocation conversation: the schools, the jobs, the neighborhoods, and the tax math. Here's each one, answered directly.

Schools: Frisco ISD is the headline

Most of Frisco is served by Frisco ISD — 77 campuses, 12 high schools, roughly 65,000 students, and a deliberate model of smaller high schools (mostly capped near 2,000 students) instead of mega-campuses. The district is consistently rated among the best in Texas. Portions of Frisco also feed into Prosper ISD, Lewisville ISD, and Little Elm ISD, so the exact address — not just the city — decides your schools and your tax rate.

Jobs: corporate HQs keep landing here

Frisco is a job center, not just a bedroom suburb. The Dallas Cowboys (The Star), the PGA of America, TIAA, Toyota Financial Services, SoFi, and Uber Freight all have major operations here, and the Legacy West / $5 Billion Mile corridor sits minutes away. The Frisco EDC reports roughly 25 more companies actively considering relocation or expansion projects — thousands of additional jobs in the pipeline.

Neighborhoods: master-planned is the default

Most Frisco homes sit in master-planned communities with pools, trails, parks, and amenity centers built in from day one. New construction is still booming on the north side (The Fields), while established areas like Starwood and Newman Village offer mature trees and gated luxury. Whatever your budget, there's a Frisco neighborhood built around it — the guide below breaks down the main ones.

The tax trade: no income tax, real property tax

Texas has no state income tax. A family earning $146K relocating from California saves roughly $10,000–$12,000 a year in income tax alone. The trade-off: Frisco property taxes typically run about 1.6%–2.0% of assessed value — often $10,000–$12,000 a year on a median-priced home. Run your own numbers in the calculator below before you fall in love with a listing.

Championship golf course at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, at golden hour
PGA Frisco — home of the PGA of America, two championship courses, and the Omni PGA Frisco Resort on the city's north side.

Neighborhood guide

Frisco neighborhoods, honestly compared

Price tiers are relative ($ = more attainable, $$$$ = luxury). Typical ranges are as of October 2026 and move with the market — ask for a live shortlist before you plan around them.

$$ – $$$

The Fields

Frisco's newest frontier on the north side — thousands of homes planned around PGA Frisco, with multiple builders, villages at different price points, and brand-new schools. The pick if you want new construction and long-term upside.

New builds typically from the $500s · Frisco ISD

$$ – $$$

Phillips Creek Ranch

A 950+ acre master-planned community in west Frisco known for big amenity centers, lakes, and miles of trails. Strong value per square foot for families who want the full amenity package without the luxury-tier price.

Typically $550K–$900K · Frisco ISD

$$ – $$$

Richwoods

One of Frisco's signature gated communities, famous for its amenity center and sports fields. Established, centrally located off Independence Pkwy, and consistently in demand with move-up buyers.

Typically $650K–$1.1M · Frisco ISD

$$$$

Starwood

Gated, guarded, and built around a private country club feel near The Star. Large custom homes, mature landscaping, and some of Frisco's most prestigious addresses.

Typically $900K–$2M+ · Frisco ISD

$$$ – $$$$

Newman Village

An arts-inspired, front-porch community in central Frisco with a town-square feel, community events, and architecture that stands out from standard subdivision design. A favorite for buyers who want character.

Typically $700K–$1.3M · Frisco ISD

$$

Panther Creek & West Frisco

Established subdivisions along the Teel Pkwy / FM 423 corridor with larger lots, quick access to Lewisville Lake, and some of the most attainable pricing inside Frisco ISD. Great first-Frisco-home territory.

Typically $500K–$750K · Frisco / Little Elm ISD pockets

Comparing two neighborhoods and can't decide? Ask a local — happy to share how they differ day to day.

Frisco news & guides

What's happening in Frisco

Development news, school changes, and practical guides for people considering the move — or settling in. Items are dated; figures come from the sources noted.

The Daily Frisco · Updated Thursday, November 5, 2026

Frisco news, refreshed every morning

Coming · Fri Nov 6, 2026 — Events

The Light Park drive-thru light show opens Friday at Riders Field

The Light Park opens Friday, November 6 at Riders Field, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, running seven nights a week, rain or shine, through January 3, 2027. Hours are 5:30–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5:30–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday, with extended hours on Thanksgiving Day and December 18–26. Source: Longo Toyota of Prosper, Nov. 5, 2026; DFWChild, updated Oct. 23, 2026.

News · Wed Nov 4, 2026 — Openings

24-hour GO Market by Lori's Gifts coming to Medical City Frisco this November

Lori's Gifts plans to open a 24-hour self-service hospital retail and gift shop at Medical City Frisco this November, a company representative confirmed. Known as GO Market by Lori's, it will operate as a hybrid gift and convenience store with staffed hours and tap-grab-and-go checkout, selling snacks, drinks, gifts and everyday items. Source: Community Impact, Nov. 4, 2026.

Schools · November 2026 — Frisco ISD

Frisco ISD board approves 2026-27 calendar with earlier last day

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees has approved the 2026-27 academic calendar: first day Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and last day Friday, May 14, 2027 — one week earlier than normal, in part because the PGA Championship will bring about 30,000 people per day to Frisco in May 2027. Five minutes will be added to the end of each school day to meet state instruction minutes. Source: Frisco ISD, 2026-27 Academic Calendar.

Development · Updated Nov 5, 2026 — Fields West

Fields West passes 35 signed tenants, 70% pre-leased

More than 35 businesses are now signed at Fields West, the $800 million, 55-acre urban village inside the roughly 2,500-acre Fields community on Frisco's northern edge — 70% pre-leased as of the November tenant announcement, with 360,000 sq ft of retail/dining, 350,000 sq ft of Class A office and 1,150 residences planned. The roster includes Bloomie's first Texas location and Mastro's Steakhouse's first DFW location; phased openings begin late 2027 into 2028. Source: The Texas Land Agent / Local Profile, updated Nov. 5, 2026; Visit Frisco.

Coming · Tue Nov 11, 2026 — Events

Veterans Day Ceremony set for Tuesday at Frisco Commons

Frisco's annual Veterans Day Ceremony, hosted by American Legion Peter J. Courcy Post 178 and its Auxiliary, runs Tuesday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial inside Frisco Commons, 8000 McKinney Rd. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the City of Frisco Facebook page. Source: City of Frisco, Special Events — Fall 2026.

New items land here every morning — development, schools, openings and events, each with its source. See the in-depth guides below ↓

Frisco News · July 2026

Universal Kids Resort opens in Frisco

Universal's first theme park designed specifically for young children opened July 1, 2026, on Frisco's north side — a 20-acre resort with themed lands aimed at ages 3 to 11, plus an adjacent hotel.

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Why it matters for movers: the resort anchors the same north-Frisco growth corridor as The Fields and PGA Frisco, and it's expected to draw visitors — and jobs — year-round. Families looking at north Frisco neighborhoods should expect continued road work and new retail following it. Source: Frisco Enterprise / Star Local Media, June 2026.

Frisco News · June 2026

Firefly Park clears the way for 229 townhomes

In June 2026, Frisco officials approved a plan amendment adding 229 townhome lots at Firefly Park, the 230-acre development rising along the Dallas North Tollway.

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At full buildout, Firefly Park is planned for 3–4 million sq ft of office space, about 2,200 luxury residential units, and a 200-room hotel in a walkable layout. The townhome addition matters because it adds a lower-maintenance, lower-price entry point into one of the city's biggest new districts. Source: Frisco Enterprise / Star Local Media, June 2026.

Schools · 2026–27 school year

Frisco ISD opens seats to non-resident students

Through its Access Frisco program, Frisco ISD now accepts applications from families living outside the district for campuses running at or below 90% capacity — expanded to pre-K through 9th grade.

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The district announced the expansion in December 2025, with a priority application window in January 2026 and rolling applications after. For relocating families, it's a second path into Frisco ISD schools — but capacity changes yearly, so check the district's current campus list before making housing decisions around it. Source: Frisco ISD announcements; local coverage, 2025–26.

Guide · New construction

Where Frisco is still building

Most of Frisco's remaining growth is on the north side: The Fields, Firefly Park, and the PGA Frisco corridor. Established areas are largely built out, so "new construction" in Frisco mostly means north of US-380's doorstep.

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How to shop it: builders in new Frisco communities commonly offer rate buydowns or closing-cost help that change month to month and rarely get advertised in one place. Compare the total monthly cost — price, tax rate (some new areas carry extra PID assessments), HOA, and any incentive — rather than the sticker price. If you'd like the current list of Frisco new-construction communities and what each is offering this month, ask a local and we'll send it over.

Guide · Market snapshot

Frisco home prices in 2026, in plain terms

The median Frisco single-family home sells for about $681,000. Under that, you're mostly looking at older homes in west Frisco or new builds further north; above it opens up Richwoods, Newman Village, and Starwood.

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For context, nearby medians run lower — Allen ~$463K, McKinney ~$497K, Prosper ~$547K — which is why many Frisco shoppers cross-shop those cities. Frisco's premium buys the school district, the amenity base, and the shortest commutes to the Legacy corridor. Figures: NTREIS 12-month rolling median single-family prices, 2026, via local market reporting. Prices move; treat these as orientation, not quotes.

Guide · Lifestyle

"Sports City USA": a first-year calendar

Frisco's nickname is earned: the Cowboys at The Star, FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium, the Texas Legends, Frisco RoughRiders baseball, PGA Frisco golf, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame — plus Frisco Freedom Fest every July 4.

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New residents tend to underestimate how much of the social calendar runs through these venues: Friday-night high school football at Ford Center, movie nights on the plaza at The Star, and farmers-market weekends in the Rail District downtown. Visit Frisco (linked below) keeps the official events calendar.

Schools hub

Frisco schools, without the guesswork

Three things trip up almost every relocating family. Here's each one, answered plainly.

1. Your address picks your school

Frisco ISD assigns campuses by attendance zone, and zones are redrawn as new schools open. Always verify the exact elementary, middle, and high school for a specific address on the district's zone lookup before you buy or sign a lease — a home across the street can feed a different high school.

2. Four districts touch Frisco

Most of the city is Frisco ISD, but parts are zoned to Prosper ISD (north), Lewisville ISD (southwest), or Little Elm ISD (west). The district affects both school options and your property tax rate, since each district levies its own.

3. What enrollment needs

New-student registration is online and typically asks for a birth certificate, immunization records, a parent's driver's license, and proof of residency — a current utility bill, a lease, or closing papers for a recent purchase. Registration for the next school year usually opens in February, with pre-K in April.

Where to check ratings

Use the state's official accountability ratings at txschools.gov rather than any single review site, and read the campus-level detail — district-wide averages hide a lot. Frisco ISD's own site publishes zone maps, calendars, and enrollment steps.

Cost of living

The Texas tax trade-off, with your numbers

Texas trades a state income tax for higher property taxes. Whether that's a win depends on your income and home price — try yours.

Estimated Frisco property tax / year—
State income tax you'd stop paying / year—
Homestead exemption could save (est.)—
Net difference per year in Frisco—

Rough planning math only: the net line applies the estimated homestead saving (the standard $100,000 school-district exemption value reduction) against the property tax. Your real bill depends on the exact taxing entities at your address and which exemptions you qualify for. Not tax advice.

Moving checklist

A simple 90-day Frisco moving plan

1

90–60 days out

Pick your target neighborhoods by school zone and commute. Get pre-approved if you're buying. Book a scouting trip around a school tour week if you can.

2

60–30 days out

Tour homes (in person or by video), compare total monthly cost — price, taxes, HOA, PID — and verify school zones for every finalist address.

3

30–0 days out

Close or sign, set up City of Frisco water and your electric provider, enroll students online with residency proof, and schedule movers early — summer dates fill fast.

4

First month here

Driver's license and plates, library card, voter registration, and calendar your homestead exemption for after January 1. Then go watch a game at The Star — you're a local now.

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Common questions

Moving to Frisco: questions, answered

Is Frisco, Texas a good place to live?

For most families, yes. Frisco pairs one of Texas's top-rated school districts with master-planned neighborhoods, major employers (the Cowboys, the PGA of America), extensive parks and sports venues, and no state income tax. The honest trade-offs are home prices above the DFW average, property taxes around 1.6–2.0%, and toll-road costs if you commute south daily.

How much do homes cost in Frisco, TX?

The median single-family home price is about $681,000 (NTREIS 12-month rolling median, 2026). New construction in north Frisco typically starts in the $500s; established west-Frisco homes can be found in the $500s–$700s; luxury communities like Starwood run from the $800s to over $2 million.

What school district serves Frisco?

Mostly Frisco ISD — 77 campuses, 12 high schools, about 65,000 students. Parts of the city are zoned to Prosper ISD, Lewisville ISD, or Little Elm ISD. Confirm the district and the exact campuses by address before buying.

How far is Frisco from Dallas and the airport?

About 25 miles north of downtown Dallas — roughly 30–35 minutes on the Dallas North Tollway outside rush hour, longer at peak times. DFW International Airport is about 25–30 minutes away; Dallas Love Field is a similar drive.

What are property taxes like in Frisco?

Typically 1.6%–2.0% of assessed value per year, depending on the neighborhood's taxing entities and whether the area carries a PID assessment (common in newer developments — it adds to the effective rate). There's no state income tax. Filing a homestead exemption after you move in reduces your taxable value.

Should I rent first or buy right away?

Renting for 6–12 months is the lower-risk path if you don't know the neighborhoods yet — school zones and commute patterns are hard to judge from a map. Buying right away makes more sense if you've scouted in person and your target zone is clear, since Frisco rents for comparable homes are not cheap either. Frisco's average apartment rent is around $1,535/month (2026), and single-family rentals commonly run $2,500+.

What's the best time of year to move to Frisco?

Most families aim for a June–July move so kids start the school year fresh — which also makes it the busiest, most competitive season for homes and movers. If your timing is flexible, late fall and winter usually mean less competition and more builder incentives on new construction.

Is Frisco still growing?

Yes. The population is about 247,000 (2026 estimate) and the city's remaining growth is concentrated on the north side — The Fields, Firefly Park, and the PGA corridor. The Frisco EDC reports roughly 25 companies actively considering relocation or expansion projects, so job growth is expected to continue.

About this guide

A local guide, kept by a local

MoveToFrisco.com is an independent relocation guide — not a city or chamber publication. It's put together by local researchers who track Frisco neighborhoods, schools and market changes across North Dallas, and write the neighborhood and market notes you'll find here.

If a guide page leaves you with a question — how two neighborhoods really differ, what a school zone change means for a specific street, whether a builder offer is any good — ask. There's no obligation attached to a question.

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Frisco & North Dallas relocation

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